make an exception

verb

To permit something that does not follow the usual rules or standards.

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Meanings

verbmake an exception (third-person singular simple present makes an exception, present participle making an exception, simple past and past participle made an exception)

present singular third person makes an exception · participle present making an exception · participle past made an exception · past made an exception

  1. To permit something that does not follow the usual rules or standards.

    You told me again you preferred handsome men But for me, you would make an exception.

    1974, Leonard Cohen, “Chelsea Hotel #2”, in New Skin for the Old Ceremony

Translations

Portuguese abrir uma exceção
  • abrir uma exceçãopermit something against usual rules
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APA

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